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Find similar grantsSheila van Zandt Scholarship is sponsored by Oregon State University, Department of Microbiology. This scholarship promotes collaboration between a graduate student and an undergraduate student in microbiology at Oregon State University, with a joint proposal required.
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Sheila Van Zandt Student Research Experience Scholarship | Department of Microbiology Sheila Van Zandt Student Research Experience Scholarship Sheila Van Zandt Student Research Experience Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate/graduate student research team based on the merit of the proposed research.
The Department of Microbiology is committed to supporting diversity in research and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented and/or first-generation students. Please fill out the linked form including: Signatures of the students and faculty member supporting the research. The research proposal should be prepared collaboratively.
As the donor intends to provide support to both the undergraduate researcher and graduate mentor, the budget can include travel support for either or both students, undergraduate salary and money for supplies (and other costs if justified). We expect to be able to fund one project at $1800 each year. We hope that the students will be able to use this as leverage for travel funds from the College of Science and Graduate School.
Proposals are due January 16 and awards will be made by February 15. Requirements of the award are a thank you letter to the donor and either an oral presentation at an undergraduate research colloquium, poster presentation at the MSA research symposium Spring term, or at another department venue during the year in which the award was received.
Download: Sheila Van Zandt Scholarship Application (pdf) Samantha LeFore, Class of ‘26: BioHealth Sciences senior, OSU cheer captain, future physician BioHealth Sciences student investigates addiction science at OHSU internship Hands-on cancer research helps College of Science undergraduate gain confidence in the lab Shaping scientific careers through undergraduate research at Oregon State
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: An undergraduate/graduate student pair from the Department of Microbiology at Oregon State University submitting one joint proposal. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1800 (with a requirement of matching funds from the lab). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Sheila van Zandt Scholarship is funded by Oregon State University, Department of Microbiology. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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